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RV59 RKX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,378 mi
Last recorded89,378 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 RKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 89,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2026 89,378 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 83,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn inner edge

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Worn inner edge

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 83,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn inner edge

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Worn inner edge

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 73,568 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Damage to outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 66,639 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 63,259 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 59,389 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 59,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 57,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 57,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 55,306 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 52,567 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 49,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 49,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 41,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 41,841 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 34,317 miles

Rear Both tyres cracking on outer wall

Fail 28 Sep 2015 34,317 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Both tyres cracking on outer wall

Fail 16 Sep 2014 29,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 29,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 20,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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RV59 RKX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 92,046 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV59 RKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV59 RKX registered?

RV59 RKX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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